Veterans Health Initiative
VA developed the Veterans Health Initiative (VHI) independent study courses to increase VA providers’ knowledge of military service-related diseases and illnesses. The VHI study guides are useful as well for non-VA providers, VA employees (through the VA Talent Management System), Veterans and the public.
Agent Orange
Health issues of Vietnam War Veterans exposed to herbicides
Gulf War
Common symptoms and diagnoses of Veterans of Desert Shield/Desert Storm (1990-1991)
Infectious Diseases of Southwest Asia
Risks in Southwest Asia, especially Afghanistan and Iraq
War Wounded (OEF/OIF)
Care for war-wounded Veterans of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom
Traumatic Brain Injury
Care for Veterans patients with TBI; symptoms, treatment
Spinal Cord Injury
Best care options for Veteran patients until specialist is available
Traumatic Amputation
Special issues in care for Veterans; prosthetics, rehabilitation
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Best treatment options, education, and support
Military Sexual Trauma
Best clinical practices for Veteran patients
Radiation
Clinical effects of radiation; special health concerns of Veterans
Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Weapons
Health problems Veteran patients face from these weapons
Cold Injury
Diagnosis and treatment of cold injuries
Hearing Impairment
Public health implications; prevention, diagnosis and treatment
Visual Impairment
Care for Veterans with visual problems
Former Prisoners of War
Health effects of captivity and associated medical conditions
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